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Driver’s License New Alabama residents must obtain a driver’s license within 30 days of entering the state. Driver’s licenses are available from the driver’s license examiner’s office listed below. If you have a valid out-of-state driver’s license, you do not have to take the written or road test, but you are required to take an eye exam. The cost for the out-of-state transfer fee is $28 cash (NOTE: These requirements are for a regular Class D license only.) If you do not have a valid out-of-state license, you are required to take a written exam and road test as well as the eye exam. The cost of a new license/renewal for Alabama state residents is $25.
You must bring with you: • Current Driver’s License • Social Security Card (name should match that of the Driver’s License) • State-issued Birth Certificate or Passport • If your name has changed, bring marriage certificate or divorce decree. • Under 18, school enrollment documents
Driver’s License Examiner’s Office: 1040 Coliseum Blvd. | (334) 272-8868
In Wetumpka: 101 East Tallassee St. | (334) 567-8871
In Prattville: 165 West 5th St. | (334) 361-3741
Vehicle Registration/Tags Vehicle titles must be transferred and Alabama automobile license plates obtained within 30 days of establishing residency. You must go to the county Probate Office to transfer your plates.
For new residents to Alabama, you will need the following to transfer your tag: • Your car • The title or copy of the original title • If it is a lien, the lien holder’s name and complete address and loan account number • Bill of sale • Identification of person it is registered to
For new residents who have moved from another Alabama county and need to renew a license tag, you must provide one of the following: • Renewal notice from previous Alabama county • Previous year’s renewal notice from the previous Alabama county • Title of the vehicle for which registration is provided
Voter Registration Remembering to register to vote in your new community is important. There is no length-of-residence requirement to vote in Montgomery, Autauga or Elmore counties.Voter registration must be completed at the County Courthouse 10 days before any election to vote in that election. To register: Online through the Secretary of State’s website: www.sos.state.al.us
Montgomery County: The County Administration Building, 100 S. Lawrence St., any public library or probate office. (334) 832-1215
Autauga County: The county courthouse in Prattville, the probate office or any public library. (334) 361-3713
Elmore County: The county courthouse in Wetumpka, the probate office or any public library. (334) 567-1150
Social Security Administration The Social Security Administration has two locations in Montgomery County. For general information and services, visit SSA offices at 4344 Carmichael Road, Suite # 100, Montgomery or call 1-866-593-0914 or 1-800-772-1213.
Utility & Cable Services
Electricity Alabama Power Company 244 Dexter Ave. | Montgomery (800) 245-2244
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative P.O. Box 681570 | Prattville (800) 545-5735
Dixie Electric Cooperative 10613 Troy Hwy. | Pike Road (334) 288-1163
Natural Gas Alabama Gas Corporation (Alagasco) www.alagasco.com 235 Lee St. | Montgomery (334) 263-2341 163 East Main St. | Prattville (334) 365-6525 Southern Natural Gas Company Cook Road | Wetumpka, AL | (334) 285-6464
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Southeast Alabama Gas District Pike Road | (800) 660-8683
To hookup Natural Gas, you’ll need to provide mailing address, street address, home and work phone numbers and Social Security number.
Water Montgomery Water Works & Sanitary Sewer Board 22 Bibb St. | Montgomery (334) 206-1600 To apply for new service, customers must complete a new service application and (1) bring a copy of the mortgage, lease or deed of purchase, (2) full name and picture identification for persons listed on the mortgage, deed or other proof of purchase, (3) Social Security numbers, (4) valid U.S. driver’s license or other identification. Hookup is the following day and requires a deposit, $100 minimum, as security against future charges. This can be waived for residential customers who are active military personnel, have had a previous year of service or establish an automatic bank draft for monthly bill payment.
Wetumpka Water Works and Sewer Board 2909 Elmore Rd. | Wetumpka (334) 567-8404 A minimum of $50 deposit required.
Prattville Water Works Board 114 E. Main St. | Prattville (334) 365-6783 There is a $25 service fee, which can typically be billed with no deposit. Customers need to provide current and previous addresses, information on prior service and Social Security number. Millbrook Utilities 3841 Grandview Rd. | (334) 285-3001 Provides for Grandview Pines area water and most of Millbrook’s sanitation needs.
Tri-Community Water System 2630 Main St. | (334) 285-4267 Provides water for areas south of Alabama Highway 14.
Elmore Water Authority Airport Rd. | (334) 285-6109 Generally services areas north of Alabama Highway 14 for water needs. Water service and distribution depend on the address.
Pike Road Water (888) 323-3687
Waste Disposal & Garbage Pick-Up Montgomery County Montgomery Sanitation Department | (334) 241-2750
Autauga County Autauga Sanitation Department | (334) 361-3611
Elmore County Elmore Sanitation Department | (334) 285-3001
Millbrook: Depending on location, contact either: Montgomery Waste Management (334) 265-8542
Advanced Disposal (Elmore Co) 1303 Washington Blvd., Tallassee | (866) 252-0458 Recycling City of Montgomery Recycling (334) 241-2925
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Millbrook Recycling Commission (334) 285-3653
Prattville Recycling Center 122 Ridgewood Rd. | (334) 361-3611 Center accepts aluminum, paper, plastic, glass and cardboard.
Wetumpka Recycle Center 205 E. Charles Ave. | (334) 567-1334
Cable Services Charter Communications (888) 536-2223
Knology Providing service to Montgomery and Prattville including Maxwell & Gunter Air Force Bases (334) 356-1000 | www.knology.com
Brighthouse Networks Providing service to: Wetumpka, Millbrook, Tallassee, Military Bases, Greenville, Fort Deposit 3996 US Hwy 231 | Wetumpka (334) 567-4344 www.MyBrighthouse.com
Request your FREE Alfa Realty Maps and Relocation Services Guide.
Let us guide you home to Montgomery and the River Region of Alabama with our tailored real estate services and valuable connections.
Denise T. Haviland, CRP, GMSRelocation Services Director
Veteran Relocation Agentwith over 20 years inthe River Region.
866-283-2532Email: Relo@AlfaRealty.com
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Moving can be tough, but these help-ful tips can make the process just a little smoother.
1 Save Time for Fun. Research the area’s attractions and restaurants
before your first visit to house hunt. When you’re done with the “work,” then you can play. It’s a great way to lessen stress and to start getting to know your new city.
2 Kids First. Always load your moving truck with the kids’
bedroom items and toys packed in last. That way, they’re first off the truck, and you can set up their bedrooms and have access to their stuff while everything else is being unloaded. Older kids can get involved and start setting up their own rooms.
3 Just in case. Always have your prescriptions filled at your old
pharmacy before moving. In the event that there is a delay or mishap in transferring records, you’ll have at least a month’s supply while you get things straight.
4 Moving Day Must. Prepare a “moving emergency kit” for the trip
and the unloading. Include antibiotic cream, band-aids, aspirin, allergy medication, salt, pepper, plastic forks and knives, a roll of paper towels, a roll of toilet paper, magazines, coloring books and crayons, bottled water and a few snacks. These things will come in handy on the road and at your new place while you’re still unpacking.
Denise Haviland is an experienced relocation professional who has helped hundreds of families relocate to the River Region. For more moving tips, email Denise at relo@AlfaRealty.com.
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The River Region’s mild climate means you can enjoy being outside eight to nine months a year. Entertaining in your backyard — whether it’s just you and your family, you invite the neighbors over or you host a big bash — is common in the area. To beautify your yard and get your outdoor space ready, take the sage advice of two River Region outdoor experts.
Give Your Landscape Some Love • Avoid Crepe Murder. Many people trip their crepe myrtle trees back to the trunk each year and miss their winter beauty. If you’re lucky enough to have some in your yard, treat them with respect. These fast-growing trees have a lovely, graceful shape and beautiful bark that can be accentuated landscape lighting. • Consider adding a Japanese maple. They add a beautiful focal point to any landscape and are hardy enough to do well in the local soil.• Add peat moss when planting new plants, trees or shrubs to help
them adapt to our heavy clay.• Plant perennials. They’ll save you time and money since, unlike annuals, they will die back in the winter months and return in the spring. Some local favorites are Cone Flower, Crocosmia and Salvia.• Water, Water! Alabama sun is almost tropical in the summer, so watering plants in containers and pots every day is a must. Max Koslofsky is a local arborist and a certified landscape profes-sional with over eight years’ experience. CALL THE GARDEN CENTER AT 334-271-8180 FOR MORE
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Create an Inviting Outdoor Living Space • Include a grill or firepit.• Include comfy, weather-resistant furniture.• Use accessories to give your space some distinct personality. Things like candles, containers with plants, bright pillows and whimsical pieces of outdoor art can add just the right touches that make the space truly yours.• River Region summers can be hot! Remember to add some shade by creating a pergola or opt for an umbrella.Russell Brown is the general manager of Southern Homes & Gardens and Rosemont Gardens. FIND MORE INFORMATION AT
WWW.SOUTHERNHOMESANDGARDENS.COM.
LAWNIt’s just too nice to stay inside, so create a special space in the great outdoors
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Attractions & EntertainmentAlabama Shakespeare Festival273-5300
DeSoto Caverns1-800-933-2283
Faith Radio WLBF 89.1 FM271-8900
Hank Williams Museum262-3600
Hole In 1 Screen Golf593-4647
Looney’s Super Skate281-1032
Montgomery Zoo240-4900
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts240-4333
Old Alabama Town888-240-1850
BanksBank Trust396-1000
Guardian Credit Union244-9999
BeautyMary Kay213-0444
Churches2Cities294-7263
Aldersgate UMC272-6152
Centerpoint Fellowship356-3076
Eastern Hills Baptist272-0604
Eastmont Baptist277-6300
First Baptist834-6310
Frazer UMC2727-8622
Heritage Baptist279-0643
Memorial Presbyterian274-1018
Taylor Road Baptist271-3363
Vaughn Park Chuch of Christ272-2665
Young MeadowsPresbyterian244-1385
Colleges Auburn University at Montgomery244-3000
Troy University1-800-414-5756
Dentist & OrthodonticsDentist for Children27-SMILE
Dunn & Schreiber Orthodontics270-1044
Kingry Orthodontics272-4900
Montgomery Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics277-6690
Steineker and Dillon277-5665
Trulove & Foy Orthodontics277-2980
FinancialNEXT Financial Group532-0873
FurnitureEastbrook Flea Market and Antique Mall277-4027
Gardening & LandscapeReliable Lawn Care, Inc.213-3233
Southern Homes & Garden387-0440
Vaughn Road Garden Center272-8180
Gift Boutiques
Tucker Pecan Company262-4470
Hair Salon & SpaGarbos Hair Salon277-2930
L'esprit Salon & Day Spa260-0355
Skin Spa551-1020
HealthcareAdams Drugs277-4800
Baptist Health Physician Finder273-4444
Health Wise Foods277-9925
ITEC Eyecare Facility277-9111
Plastic Surgery Associates of Montgomery284-2800
Primary Eyecare Associates271-3900
Home ServiceADT (Home Security)877-811-3616
Arrow Pest Control277-9075
Bill Bradley Plumbing & AC262-8368
Chantilly Store ALL356-2006
Cooks Pest Control273-8873
Luquire Plumbing/AC264-9666
Montgomery 311240-INFO or 3-1-1
Peaches'n Clean277-6937
Spotless Cleaning531-7231
Zap Pest Control244-7778
KidstuffAUM Youth Program244-3804
Kid's Carousel286-4689
Pump it Up277-5678
PhotographyGRACE Photography509-6077
Melissa Bridges Photography549-5009
PetGolden Animal Hospital279-7387
Montgomery Vet Associates271-1003
Preschool & KindergartenEastmont Baptist244-9324
Montessori Academy262-8685
Taylor Road Baptist271-0845
Vaughn Park M.D.O.272-2665
Private SchoolsAlabama Christian Academy277-1985
Churchill Academy270-4225
Eastwood Christian School272-8195
Evangel Christian School272-3882
Holy Cross Episcopal School395-8222
Montessori at Hampstead356-1969
Montgomery Academy272-8210
Montgomery Catholic272-7220
Saint James School273-3000
Trinity Presbyterian213-2137
Real EstateALFA Realty & Relocation224-7084
Lowder New Homes270-6789
New Park215-9215
Stone Park657-0481
The Waters272-3200
Waterscapes538-7328
Wynlakes799-6509
RenovationsNew Look271-0007
Rodger Construction, LLC318-3466
RestaurantsEast China Restaurant279-1779
Garrett's Restaurant396-9950
La Jolla356-2600
Nancy's Italian Ice356-1403
Sinclair's Bar & Grill271-7654
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